Global Scans · Good Health and Well-being · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

• [New] The Davao-based environmental group Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability raised concerns, warning that even with non-incineration technology, the WTE project could still pose risks to both the environment and public health. SunStar Publishing Inc.
• [New] A successful agreement could signal a new era of cooperation between the U.S. and China, potentially leading to further collaborations on pressing global issues such as climate change, public health, and security. County Local News
• [New] Bilateral Cooperation: A successful negotiation could open avenues for greater cooperation between the U.S. and China on pressing global issues, such as climate change, public health, and security. County Local News
• [New] While a slowdown in the global economy could lead to a reduction in global bunker demand due to fewer goods being traded between countries, any reduction in bunker demand will likely be spread globally. Vortexa
• [New] USAID's ten-year Vision for Health System Strengthening 2030 underscores the importance of integrated approaches - leveraging the strengths of the private sector, public health and NGOs. United States Mission to the United Nations
• [New] In Africa, the African Union and the subsidiary Regional Economic Communities are particularly well-positioned to detect, warn, and intervene early when a regional approach best corresponds to dynamics on the ground. United States Mission to the United Nations
• [New] A Danish study reported an 11% reduction in colorectal cancer risk with each added healthy behaviour, while a National Institutes of Health - the American Association of Retired Persons Diet and Health Study analysis showed a 58% decrease in pancreatic cancer risk with the highest healthy score. Nature
• [New] Patient safety remains a top priority for Novo Nordisk and the extensive nationwide legal actions we have taken to protect Americans from the health risks posed by illegitimate semaglutide drugs are working. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] The UK exported 8,500 tonnes of pesticides that are banned in British farms because of the dangers they pose to human health and nature. Richard Buxton Solicitors
• [New] Among spending categories, pet services such as animal health are expected to be the main driver of growth, more than doubling to $112 billion in 2030 from $48 billion in 2019 and outpacing growth in pet consumables, the largest spending category. Morgan Stanley
• [New] Now more than ever, health systems globally need to leverage the COVID-19 pandemic as a window of opportunity to make health financing structures more resilient and move countries towards UHC. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Suicide remains a serious public health concern in the U.S., and we know from research that certain groups have higher risk, including Veterans and LGBTQ + youth. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• [New] Establishing the UK as a leader in biomanufacturing innovation could provide enhanced resilience against supply chain disruptions during pandemics or natural disasters, boosting healthcare security. GOV.UK
• [New] Marijuana poses a health risk to communities, particularly youth, despite studies also showing some medical benefits. theGrio
• [New] With the support of Ontario Health atHome, Ontario Health Teams will be a one-stop shop that provides people with easy-to-understand home care plans that let them know the care they are going to receive. Ontario.ca
• [New] Delayed diagnosis and long wait times for treatment remain significant healthcare problems globally, risking the progression of disease to more advanced stages and potentially shifting the treatment intent from curative to palliative. Nature
• [New] The US health care system contributes to nearly 9% of domestic US greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating climate change and potentially threatening human health with more extreme weather events, changes in the distribution of vector-borne diseases, and disruption of food systems. AJMC
• [New] With the rising number of renal transplantations performed around the world from different healthcare systems, the ability to predict and possibly prevent unnecessary readmissions has become an important concern for the healthcare systems and patient care optimization [3, 4, 5, 6]. BioMed Central
• By 2025, AI-driven platforms will play a critical role in addressing global health challenges, from rare diseases to pandemics. PuppyAgent
• Keebler Health - Keebler Health is an AI-first risk adjustment platform for providers and payers that are at risk for Medicare & Medicaid lives. Shizune
• The McKinsey Health Institute has the mission to catalyse the actions needed across continents, sectors, and communities to unlock the potential of adding as much as 45 billion extra years of higher-quality life over the next decade. Big News Network.com

Last updated: 27 April 2025